IMMODERATELY
unreasonably, immoderately
(adverb) to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation; “his prices are unreasonably high”
immoderately
(adverb) without moderation; in an immoderate manner; “he eats immoderately”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
immoderately (comparative more immoderately, superlative most immoderately)
In an immoderate manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*mod"er*ate*ly, adv.
Definition: In an immoderate manner; excessively.
IMMODERATE
Im*mod"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. immoderatus; pref. im- not + moderatus moderate. See Moderate.]
Definition: Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate laughter. So every scope by the immoderate use Turns to restraint. Shak.
Syn.
– Excessive; exorbitant; unreasonable; extravagant; intemperate; inordinate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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